Alert archive / Alabama / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 60, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Aug 30, 2021, 1:08 PM CDT for Clarke County, Alabama. It was in force for 52 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2021, 1:08 PM CDT (18:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 30, 2021, 2:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 52 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Clarke County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1:25 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 N Choctaw Bluff, AL | THE TORNADO LIKELY BEGAN NEAR SOCIETY HILL RD SOUTH OF OREGON RD WHERE A MOBILE HOME WAS ROLLED AND ANOTHER HOME LOST MOST OF ITS ROOF. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST WHERE NUMEROUS SOFTWOOD SNAPS AND UPROOTS WERE NOTED AS THE TORNADO CROSSED SOCIETY HILL RD. |
| Aug 30, 1:34 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 S Walker Springs, AL | TREES DOWN ON EVERGREEN RD. PROBABLE TORNADO WITH DEBRIS SIGNATURE NOTED ON RADAR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 5:48 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 220 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -242 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1267 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 175 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 190 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.6
The text
As transmitted.
310
WFUS54 KMOB 301808
TORMOB
ALC025-301900-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0060.210830T1808Z-210830T1900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
108 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Clarke County in southwestern Alabama...
* Until 200 PM CDT.
* At 108 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located 17 miles
south of Jackson, moving north at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This tornadic storm will be near...
Jackson around 130 PM CDT.
Whatley around 145 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3168 8757 3163 8756 3134 8772 3133 8775
3136 8777 3131 8779 3130 8776 3127 8780
3128 8783 3121 8786 3123 8793 3134 8792
3132 8792 3136 8789 3140 8789 3138 8792
3172 8788
TIME...MOT...LOC 1808Z 194DEG 38KT 3126 8785
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$4 follow-up statements
540
WWUS54 KMOB 301818
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
118 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
ALC025-301900-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-210830T1900Z/
Clarke AL-
118 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CLARKE COUNTY...
At 118 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 10 miles southeast of
Jackson, moving north at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Whatley around 145 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3168 8757 3163 8756 3146 8766 3134 8776
3136 8777 3131 8779 3134 8790 3135 8790
3136 8789 3140 8789 3172 8788
TIME...MOT...LOC 1818Z 194DEG 38KT 3137 8782
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$562
WWUS54 KMOB 301825
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
125 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
ALC025-301900-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-210830T1900Z/
Clarke AL-
125 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CLARKE COUNTY...
At 124 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southeast of Jackson, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Whatley around 150 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3168 8757 3163 8756 3138 8773 3136 8774
3137 8785 3172 8788
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 201DEG 35KT 3143 8778
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$328
WWUS54 KMOB 301830
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
130 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
ALC025-301900-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-210830T1900Z/
Clarke AL-
130 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTY...
At 130 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles east of
Jackson, moving north at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Whatley around 145 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3168 8757 3163 8756 3143 8771 3146 8786
3172 8788
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 194DEG 38KT 3149 8776
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$809
WWUS54 KMOB 301851
SVSMOB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
151 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
ALC025-301900-
/O.EXP.KMOB.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-210830T1900Z/
Clarke AL-
151 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL CLARKE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 200
PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Alabama.
LAT...LON 3168 8757 3163 8756 3143 8771 3146 8786
3172 8788
TIME...MOT...LOC 1850Z 194DEG 38KT 3169 8770
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 7:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 25 min |
| Aug 29, 8:19 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 49 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:21 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Covington, Escambia | 38 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:35 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 30 hr |
| Aug 29, 11:27 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 93 min | |
| Aug 30, 12:13 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 47 min | |
| Aug 30, 12:59 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Aug 30, 3:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 6 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:03 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 117 min | |
| Aug 30, 6:42 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Escambia | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 6:46 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 119 min | |
| Aug 30, 8:29 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 8:32 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 8:40 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 50 min |
| Aug 30, 9:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Wilcox | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 9:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 9:20 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 8 hr |
| Aug 30, 10:26 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 6 hr |
| Aug 30, 10:51 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 54 min | |
| Aug 30, 10:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 25 min |
| Aug 30, 11:47 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 11:57 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 12:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 75 min |
| Aug 30, 12:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 21 min |
| Aug 30, 12:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 45 min |
| Aug 30, 1:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Clarke, Wilcox | 39 min |
| Aug 30, 3:57 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 48 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:11 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 14 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:18 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 87 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:20 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 85 min | |
| Aug 30, 5:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington | 55 min |
| Aug 30, 5:19 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 14 hr |
| Aug 30, 5:29 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 91 min | |
| Aug 30, 6:46 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 89 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.